Richard Urlage
1933 - 2016

Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on Mar. 13, 2016

Richard (Dick) Urlage, 82, born September 6, 1933 in Covington, KY, son of Charles Urlage and Della (Brewer) Urlage passed from this life on February 14, 2016.

Dick is survived by his wife of 63 years Margie (nee Schroder) Urlage; daughter Connie (Cindy LaBauve) Duncan, son Mick (Judy) Urlage, son Jim (Jane) Urlage, daughter Julie (Brian) Ficker, daughter-in-law Penny Krebs; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his son Bill Urlage. Also survived by his sister Betty Ann (Jack) Steiber and his brother Jerry (Barbara) Urlage; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Dick was a proud graduate of Newport Catholic High School where he lettered all 4 years in all 3 sports. He played professional baseball for the New York Giants from 1951-1955 and then played Semi-Pro Baseball in the Buckeye League from 1956-1971.

Dick began his officiating career in 1954 which continued thru 1996 (42 yrs). In the early years he officiated all 3 sports for various Northern Kentucky teams.

Dick went on to umpire Big Ten, SEC, Mid-America, OVC, Southern Conference and Great Lakes Valley Conference. He also had the honor of umpiring 2 NCAA Division II World Series. Included in his many wonderful accomplishments throughout his officiating career was the opportunity to umpire at both Crosley Field and Riverfront Stadium.

Dick was a member of the Newport Catholic Sports Hall of Fame, the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, and is acknowledged in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.

Dick will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Memorial Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2016 at St. Therese Church in Southgate, KY.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dick's name to the Newport Central Catholic Athletic Fund.